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The Bills claimed offensive guard Ike Boettger off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday. The name might sound familiar because Boettger was claimed by the Chiefs when the Bills released him during final roster cuts prior to the start of the regular season.

To make room for Boettger, the Bills released cornerback Ryan Lewis, who Buffalo also recently claimed off waivers from the New England Patriots. Lewis was inactive during Buffalo’s season opening 47-3 loss to the Ravens.

On Wednesday during a press conference, Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott named rookie quarterback Josh Allen his starter for the team’s Week 2 meeting with the Los Angeles Chargers. Additionally, McDermott said the team’s offensive line would remain the after a bad game against the Ravens.

Buffalo’s starting O-line, from left to right, currently sits as Dion Dawkins, Vlad Ducasse, Ryan Groy, John Miller and Jordan Mills. That group allowed six sacks in the season opener. Running back LeSean McCoy also struggled in the game. Aside from a 12-yard run, McCoy only averaged 1.5 yards per carry on his other six carries in the game.

Boettger made a push for Buffalo’s original final roster during the preseason as he often lined up with the second-team offense. Due to his familiarity with the offensive scheme, Boettger could adapt back to the Bills quickly.

It’s likely that McDermott sticks with the same starting offensive line for Week 2, however if struggles continues, Boettger could have a look at seeing playing time in the future.

Boettger went undrafted at the 2018 NFL Draft and signed with the Bills.